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It's hard to smile in the face of tragedy, but those close to Mackenzie Rooney have found a way. For her mom, it's reflecting on the impact her 16-year-old daughter had in her short life.

Lifeguard supervision at municipal beaches has ended effective Aug. 19, said the City of Greater Sudbury in a news release.

The stage is set for the sixth annual fall fair hosted by the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society, according to a news release from the City of Greater Sudbury. It happens Sept. 8, with festivities kicking off at 10 a.m. and wrapping up at 4 p.m.

The former vice-president of Mission, Ethics, Spiritual and Religious Care at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Sudbury has been appointed to the North East Local Health Integration Network Board of Directors.

Provincial inspectors with the Ministry of Labour will be conducting safety blitzes at various workplaces this fall, the province stated in a press release.

A new province-wide initiative aims to prevent problems in Ontario bars and clubs before they happen. The Community Alcohol Safety and Enforcement (CASE) program was developed by Ontario’s chiefs of police.

Sept. 11 at 10:43 a.m. Three host families are still needed to take in youth with Canada World Youth. Original story Some may call it acting locally, thinking globally. Others may say it's investing in tomorrow's leaders.

Less than four months after leading the New Democrats to official opposition status, Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 22, 2011.

Dan Boulard summarizes his business philosophy this way: treat your workers well; build your reputation on each job; work safely; make money, but don’t make maximizing profit your main goal.

At only 16 years of age, Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School student Cayden Cole has already amassed more than 1,000 volunteer hours — far and above the required 40 volunteer hours needed for graduation.